Let's Talk MS from MS-UK

Feb 20 2024 5 ep. 63 mins 97

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conversations, interviews and insights from experts and people living with MS, brought to you by the charity MS-UK.

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Functional exercise for MS and non-antibiotic treatment for UTIs.

Feb 20 2024 54 mins

We all know exercise is good for us! In this episode, Ian Cook talks to Dr Gretchen Hawley about why the reasons why go so much deeper when you have multiple sclerosis. Dr Gretchen explains what functional exercise is and it's difference to regular exercise. You CAN get stronger when you have MS, but it's all about strengthening and creating new neural pathways. Dr Gretchen has see

MS and the workplace, MS and dry eyes

Jan 02 2024 60 mins

Host Ian Cooks speaks with HR expert and fellow MSer Rebecca Armstrong about why MS causes so many workplace problems. Up to 80 per cent of people with MS leave their job within 10 years of a diagnosis. Rebecca explains what your rights are under the Equality Act 2010 and passes on helpful advice for both people in the workplace with MS, as well as their employers. Ian also chats t

Let's Talk MS Medical cannabis and low-dose naltrexone

Oct 18 2023 68 mins

How helpful is cannabis-based medication for people with multiple sclerosis? Ian Cook speaks to Professor Mike Barns, Chief Medical Officer at Drug Science, a group which works to provide an evidence base free from political or commercial influence. Proff Barns explains the work they are doing to make accessing cannabis-based medicine easier to access for people with multiple scler

Naturopathy, Mindfulness and vitamin B12

May 24 2023 79 mins

Ian Cook meets Tanya Clarke, a naturopath with multiple sclerosis who shares her blueprint for living well with MS using holistic diet and lifestyle methods. We hear how stress can have a huge impact on disease symptoms. why not sit quietly and enjoy a 5-minute meditation with teacher Yvette Sargood, who lives with MS herself and explains how calming the body can bring great benefi

Let's Talk MS with Wim Hof

Mar 01 2023 55 mins

Nicknamed The Iceman, Wim Hof is known for putting celebrities through their paces in cold-climate challenges. He says his method of special breathing, commitment and cold exposure can help people take control of their multiple sclerosis symptoms, and there are testimonials from people with MS online who have found relief with his teachings. Ian Cook speaks to an enthusiastic Wim a